List of Scholarship Schemes in India Available for SC ST Category Students in India. Higher Education Scholarship Help from the Government.

“The main key to empowering the SCs and STs is to provide the top class education opportunities. There are 3 on-going scholarship schemes for SC/ST students under the Central Plan – Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Merit-based.

Apart from this, ST and SC Category Students are also being provided Scholarship by Rajiv Gandhi national fellowship and overseas scholarship.

Going back in history, The Scholarship Scheme for SC ST was approved in 2007 and was subsequently revised in January 2012 and June 2016.

Meritorious Students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are also eligible for the larger scholarships which meet the requirements for tuition fees, living expenses, books, and a computer.”

The Aim of Scholarship Schemes for SC ST Students

Providing quality education to students belonging to SCs, by providing full financial support for pursuing studies beyond 12th class.

These schemes operate in all institutions run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The scholarship, once awarded, will continue until the completion of the course.

Apart from Scholarship, several other benefits are being provided such as:

Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges

Living Expenses to the SC-ST Students

Books and Stationary

Computer with accessories like UPS, Printer, Multi-media

SC-ST Scholarships Complete LIST !!

S.No

Scholarship Scheme

No of Scholarship

Tentative Timeline for application

1

Pre-matric scholarship for SC Students

NA

April

2

Post-matric scholarship for SC Students

NA

April

3

Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC Students

2000

July-October

4

National Overseas Scholarship for SC Category

94

December (once in an academic year)

About Pre-Matric SC ST Scholarship Scheme (Eligibility, How to Apply)

The objective of the pre-matric Scheme is to support the parents of SC children for educating their children so that the incidents of dropouts is minimized because of lack of funds thereby enabling them to continue their higher studies

Pre-matric Scholarships are also provided to the children of people engaged in occupations involving cleaning and prone to health hazards.

Pre-matric SC ST Scholarship Rewards

Award

Day scholars

Hostellers

Scholarship per month (for 10 months)

225 Rs.

525 Rs.

Books and Ad-hoc grants per annum

750 Rs.

1,000 Rs.

Eligibility

Applicants must belong to SC/ST category.

The annual income of parents should not exceed INR 2.5 Lakh per annum.

Students should not apply for any other funds from the central government.

The student who is availing the benefit should be a regular student in a Government school or school recognized by the Government or Central/State Board of Secondary Education.

Application process

The following documents are required to be uploaded along with the main application: passport size photo, self-attested copies of academic certificates, etc., caste certificate, & income declaration (low-income certificate).

After the Successful submission of your application forms, All eligible SC students will be awarded the scholarship.

About Post-Matric SC ST Scholarship Scheme (Eligibility, How to Apply)

The objective of this Scholarship is to provide financial help to SC/ST and OBC students studying at post matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.

These scholarships are available for studies in India only and are awarded by the government of the State/Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs i.e. permanently settled.

Application process

The following documents are required to be uploaded along with the main application: passport size photo, self-attested copies of academic certificates, etc., caste certificate, & income declaration (low-income certificate).

After the Successful submission of your application forms, All eligible SC students will be awarded the scholarship.

The main objective of the Higher Education Scholarship Scheme is to promote quality education to SC ST students, by providing financial support for pursuing studies after 12th class, in reputed institutes like IITs, IIMs, NITs, etc.

These scholarships fall under 2 types:

#1. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship:

This scheme provides financial help to SC/ST students for pursuing research studies leading to M.Phil, Ph.D. and equivalent research degrees.

The below-given table describes the scholarship award granted to the selected SC candidates pursuing research in foreign universities:

S.No

Types of allowance

US

UK

1

Annual maintenance allowance

USD 15,400

GBP 9,900

2

Research/teaching assistantship

Supplemented

Supplemented

3

Contingency

USD 1,500

GBP 1,100

4

Incidental journey allowance

USD 20

NA

5

VISA fees, poll tax, etc.

Actual fees

Actual fees

6

Air travel, Local travel, etc.

As applicable

As applicable

Eligibility

Applicants availing this benefit must be belonging to SC category.

The age of student applying must be under 35 years.

Applicant must have secured more than 55% marks in their last exam.

The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed INR 6 Lakh per annum.

The selected candidate will need to execute a bond on a non-judicial stamp paper before a notary for the actual amount to be spent by the Government of India on the candidate.

The student shall not change the course of study or research while availing the scholarship.

Application process

To apply for the National Overseas Scholarship, students need to download an application form and submit offline at the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment website (www.socialjustice.nic.in)

In addition to the application form, one needs to attach the following documents: DOB Certificate, mark sheet of degree, diploma certificates, income certificate, self-attested caste certificate, a copy of tax assessment and last monthly salary slip for employed candidates.

In the case of passage grant, the students need to provide their details and particulars on a merit scholarship and letter of award

Wrapping Up

So this was the complete list of Scholarship Schemes for SC and ST Category Students. Candidates belonging to SC/ST category can avail benefits and financial assistance during pre-matric, post-matric, and for pursuing higher educations.

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